Stanmore Resources Ltd (AU:SMR)
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Stanmore Resources Ltd
(Sydney:SMR)
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
AU$2.50
▼(-3.47% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/03/26
The score is primarily supported by strong cash generation and a generally manageable balance sheet, offset by the 2025 swing to operating and net losses and rising debt. Technicals are mixed with weaker near-term trend signals, while valuation is helped by the dividend but constrained by negative earnings (negative P/E).
Positive Factors
Robust cash generation
Sustained high operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, maintenance, dividends and debt servicing. This cash generation capacity improves resilience to commodity cycles and funds strategic investment without immediate reliance on external capital.
Negative Factors
Profitability deterioration
A swing to operating and net losses undermines retained earnings and raises questions on earnings quality and margin sustainability. Persistent or recurring unprofitability would constrain reinvestment, dividend capacity and increase sensitivity to commodity price and cost shocks.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Robust cash generation
Sustained high operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, maintenance, dividends and debt servicing. This cash generation capacity improves resilience to commodity cycles and funds strategic investment without immediate reliance on external capital.
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Stanmore Resources Ltd (SMR) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$2.33B
Dividend Yield7.32%
Average Volume (3M)2.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.38
Revenue Growth-18.98%
EPS Growth-99.05%
CountryAU
Employees414
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryCoal
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding901,381,700
10 Day Avg. Volume1,813,584
30 Day Avg. Volume2,404,891
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.34
Price to Book (P/B)1.21
Price to Sales (P/S)1.07
P/FCF Ratio6.84
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$3.30Price Target Upside27.41% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.12B
Stanmore Resources Ltd Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Stanmore Resources Limited engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of metallurgical coal in Australia. The company holds interests in the Isaac Plains, Isaac Downs, Isaac South, Clifford, The Range, Mackenzie, Belview, Tennys...
How the Company Makes Money
Stanmore makes money primarily by selling coal it mines and processes from its operated assets, with revenue largely driven by the volume of saleable tonnes produced and the realized coal price (typically linked to global metallurgical coal benchm...
Stanmore Resources Ltd Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 22, 2026
(Q4-2025)
| Next Earnings Date:Aug 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial outcome for 2025 with a strong fourth-quarter recovery, record Q4 throughput, improved market pricing and a materially strengthened liquidity and balance-sheet position (net debt reduced to USD 33m and USD 482m total liquidity). These positives are tempered by notable lowlights: earlier severe wet-weather impacts, a short-term port closure and shipping disruption affecting January/Q1, two serious safety incidents, and medium-term challenges at Isaac Plains as it approaches economic limits. Management is focused on approvals (Isaac Downs), cost preservation, and reprofiling production to mitigate weather impacts. Overall the positives around production recovery, cash generation and market tailwinds outweigh the operational and weather-related headwinds.Positive Updates
Strong Full-Year Production and Sales
Full-year saleable production of 14.0 million tonnes (at the midpoint of revised guidance) and total sales of 14.1 million tonnes, with a very strong fourth-quarter finish delivering record quarterly operational results.
Negative Updates
Significant Wet-Weather Disruption
Severe wet-weather impacts in the first half of 2025 materially disrupted operations across the portfolio (Isaac Plains most affected). Recent ex-tropical cyclone Koji caused further supply disruptions across the Bowen Basin and increased operational risk during the wet season.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Full-Year Production and Sales
Full-year saleable production of 14.0 million tonnes (at the midpoint of revised guidance) and total sales of 14.1 million tonnes, with a very strong fourth-quarter finish delivering record quarterly operational results.
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Company Guidance
Management said 2026 guidance will be released with the FY2025 results in February and reiterated key metrics and outlook: FY2025 saleable production was 14.0 Mt (mid‑point) with total sales 14.1 Mt and ROM mined 20.5 Mt, ending the year with >1.5 Mt ROM inventories (Poitrel ~1.0 Mt); December CHPP feed hit a record 425,000 t/month and the 12‑month serious accident frequency was 0.33; prices improved from ~USD190/t to ~USD218/t during the quarter and are around ~USD250/t for premium hard coking coal and ~USD173/t for PCI more recently; cash at 31 Dec was USD212m (after a USD35m debt repayment), net debt fell ~USD60m over the quarter to USD33m (from USD90m prior quarter), undrawn RCF of USD200m gives total liquidity of USD482m; FY capex was USD85m (mid‑point), FY net debt rose just USD7m YoY after USD60m dividends and a USD24m stamp duty, FOB cash costs are expected to finish within guidance, South Walker is expected to run toward expanded capacity, Poitrel to remain robust, Isaac Plains is expected to decline as parts approach economic limits (around 2028) and the Isaac Downs EIS is targeted for H1 2026, with prime strip ratios expected to revert toward ~8.5x.Stanmore Resources Ltd Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.95B | 2.40B | 2.80B | 2.70B | 277.60M |
| Gross Profit | 1.05B | 2.00B | 2.44B | 2.22B | 51.04M |
| EBITDA | 411.57M | 699.70M | 1.06B | 1.12B | 50.72M |
| Net Income | -48.85M | 191.50M | 472.40M | 666.80M | 7.55M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 3.10B | 3.20B | 3.61B | 3.32B | 322.70M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 211.64M | 288.90M | 446.30M | 432.40M | 45.60M |
| Total Debt | 729.49M | 672.30M | 775.70M | 864.20M | 75.71M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.37B | 1.37B | 1.85B | 1.98B | 204.70M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.72B | 1.83B | 2.57B | 1.33B | 162.30M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 305.91M | 222.00M | 543.60M | 1.06B | 65.95M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 394.08M | 407.70M | 736.90M | 1.18B | 127.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -114.87M | -249.80M | -258.60M | -1.43B | -97.13M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -358.17M | -314.90M | -462.90M | 640.40M | 27.45M |
Stanmore Resources Ltd Technical Analysis
Neutral
2.59
Price Trends
2.71
Negative
2.50
Positive
2.23
Positive
Market Momentum
0.01
Positive
42.61
Neutral
50.64
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:SMR, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2.59 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.75, below the 50-day MA of 2.71, and above the 200-day MA of 2.23, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 42.61 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 50.64 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for AU:SMR.
Stanmore Resources Ltd Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | AU$4.93B | 17.50 | 5.87% | 8.48% | -1.53% | -7.57% | |
72 Outperform | AU$10.92B | 14.86 | 4.93% | 11.73% | -8.45% | -24.30% | |
66 Neutral | AU$7.44B | 23.23 | 11.25% | 1.92% | 52.51% | 82.60% | |
62 Neutral | AU$2.33B | -42.81 | -3.46% | 7.32% | -18.98% | -99.05% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
50 Neutral | AU$147.63M | -13.68 | -2.06% | ― | -5.47% | -86.96% | |
44 Neutral | AU$544.85M | -0.80 | -52.66% | 4.79% | -23.91% | -352.91% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Stanmore Resources Ltd Corporate Events
Stanmore Resources Sets Date for 2026 AGM and Director Nomination Deadline
Mar 17, 2026
Stanmore Resources has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 20 May 2026 at 10:00 a.m. AEST. The company has also set 27 March 2026 as the deadline for shareholders to nominate candidates for election to the board, signalling the start of ...
Stanmore Resources Sets FX Rate for FY2025 Dividend Distribution
Feb 27, 2026
Stanmore Resources has updated its previously announced dividend notification to confirm the currency exchange rate that will be applied for shareholders receiving the payout in foreign currency. The rate is based on the Reserve Bank of Australia&...
Stanmore Resources Declares USD 0.089 Final Dividend for 2025
Feb 22, 2026
Stanmore Resources has declared a final dividend of USD 0.089 per ordinary fully paid share for the twelve-month period ending 31 December 2025. The distribution will be paid on 13 March 2026, with shares trading ex-dividend from 26 February and a...
Stanmore Resources Files Updated ASX Corporate Governance Statement
Feb 22, 2026
Stanmore Resources has lodged its updated corporate governance statement for the year ended 31 December 2025, confirming that the document is current as of 23 February 2026 and available on its website. The filing, together with the required Appen...
Stanmore Resources Details Board Structure in 2025 Corporate Governance Statement
Feb 22, 2026
Stanmore Resources has released its Corporate Governance Statement for the year ended 31 December 2025, detailing the framework and practices governing the company and its subsidiaries. The statement, current as of 23 February 2026 and approved by...
Stanmore lifts coal reserves and enhances quality disclosure in 2025 update
Feb 22, 2026
Stanmore Resources has reported total coal resources of 5.1 billion tonnes across its controlled Queensland tenements for the year ended 31 December 2025, alongside run-of-mine coal reserves of 571 million tonnes and marketable coal reserves of 38...
Stanmore Posts 2025 Results and Confirms Stable Coal Reserves
Feb 22, 2026
Stanmore Resources has released its 2025 full-year financial results and accompanying investor presentation for the year ended 31 December 2025. The materials outline operating performance, social performance, financial outcomes, guidance for 2026...
Stanmore Delivers Record Coal Output and Boosts Shareholder Returns Amid Softer Prices
Feb 22, 2026
Stanmore Resources reported a resilient 2025 despite softer coal markets, lifting run-of-mine output to a record 20.5 million tonnes and saleable production to 14.0 million tonnes after completing a capital investment program. Safety performance r...
Stanmore Resources Swings to Loss on Lower Coal Prices but Lifts Final Dividend
Feb 22, 2026
Stanmore Resources reported a sharp reversal in performance for the year to 31 December 2025, with revenue falling 21% to US$1.88 billion and a net loss of US$47.2 million, compared with a US$191.5 million profit a year earlier. Management attribu...
Stanmore Resources Ends 2025 With Record Output, Strong Cash Generation and Higher Liquidity
Jan 26, 2026
Stanmore Resources closed 2025 with record quarterly and full-year coal production and sales, delivering 6.0 Mt of ROM coal and 3.9 Mt of saleable coal in the December quarter and 14.0 Mt of saleable coal for the year, in line with revised guidanc...
Stanmore Resources Sets Investor Call to Review December Quarter Performance
Jan 19, 2026
Stanmore Resources Limited has scheduled an investor call for January 27, 2026, to discuss its December 2025 Quarterly Activities Report, to be led by Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Marcelo Matos and Chief Financial Officer Shane Y...
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